How to Trim a Metal Building

Metal buildings are emerging in the modern construction industry as a cheaper and more effective way to build great looking buildings. They also offer environmentally-conscious building options to an increasingly eco-friendly world. Comprise of corrugated sheets of metal from steel to aluminum, metal buildings offer a wide variety of designs and shapes. The siding on metal buildings varies based on the design, but the installation of siding is usually similar regardless of the design. Metal trim is used to cover the corners, door frames and eves of the metal structure.

Things You'll Need

• Tape measure
• Pencil
• Drill
• 5/16 hex tip
• No. 12, 1/7-inch self-tapping hex head screws
• Miter saw with metal blade
• File
• Safety glasses
• Gloves

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Measure the height of the corner you want to trim. Mark the trim at the appropriate length with a tape measure and pencil.

   • 2

     Cut the trim with a miter saw at the mark. Use a file to remove any burs.

   • 3

     Place the trim over the target corner and press flat.

   • 4

     Screw self-tapping screws through the trim and into the metal panels using a drill and 5/16 hex head bit. Start at the top of the trim and place a screw at 30-inch intervals. Once you complete the first side of the trim, repeat the same process on the second side.

   • 5

     Repeat this process on all corners, door frames and eves of the metal building to complete the metal building trim.